You can help, via the St. Vincent De Paul Society:

“Extend mercy toward others, so that there can be no one whom you meet without helping”

• St. Vincent de Paul 

The following is a list of items most needed by St. Vincent de Paul members who are serving those individuals and families displaced by Hurricane Katrina and who are seeking shelter in the Galveston-Houston area.

Personal Items Most Needed: When the victims of this hurricane left their homes, many remembered their important belongings, but many forgot items for everyday. The following is a list of items we are collection for their comfort and dignity:

• Gently used, clean Clothing (Children to Adult Plus sizes) 

• Gently used, clean Shoes 

• Gently used, clean Bath towels/washcloths 

• New packages of underwear (Children to Adult Plus sizes) 

• New packages of socks (Children to Adult) 

Personal Hygiene Items Needed:

• Toothbrushes 

• Toothpaste 

• Dental Floss 

• Hand Sanitizers 

• Shampoos 

• Hair Conditioner 

• Hand & Body Lotion 

• Hairspray/Hair Gel 

• Combs/Brushes 

• Feminine Hygiene Products 

• Laundry Soap 

• Toilet Paper 

• Bath Soap 

• Disposable Razors 

• Shaving Cream 

Personal Items Needed for Infants/Children: The following list will help the children affected by this disaster have a sense of comfort, cheer, and normalcy:

• Orajel 

• Pedialyte 

• Diaper Bags 

• Diapers 

• Baby Wipes 

• Baby Wash 

• Baby Lotion 

• Diaper Rash Cream 

• Baby Powder 

  Necessary Items Needed for Everyday Living:

  • Phone Gift Cards 

  • Gas Gift Cards 

  • Clothing Store Gift Cards 

  • Wal-Mart Gift Cards 

  • Restaurant Gift Cards 

  • Battery Operated Alarm Clocks 

  • Manual Can Openers 

  New Items Most Needed for Children:

  • New Children’s Sleeping Bags 

  • New Pillows 

  • New Slippers & Pajamas 

  • Crayons 

  • Coloring Books 

  • Board Games (infant thru teens – all kinds) 

  • Playing Cards 

  • School Supplies 

  • Backpacks (all ages & sizes) 

  When donating to someone in need – please give your very best. Remembering these five little words, “You did it for Me” challenges all of us to respond to everyone and in every situation the way we would respond to Christ.

  DONATION DROP OFF LOCATION

  St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store

  1327 S. Congress Ave.

  Austin, TX 78704

  512-442-5652